Man of Steel

2013

PG-13

143min

55%

7.1
/ 10

The movie tells the origin story of the titular man of steel, legendary superhero Superman. We see his birth on the planet Krypton, and upon the planet's destruction, his salvation by his parents who send him to Earth. As an alien discovered by farmers, Kal-el, his Kryptonian name, is raised as a human being, and given the name Clark. The movie explores his difficulties growing up as an outsider, and his coping with superhuman abilities in a world not used to his kind. And as Superman grows to adulthood, he is forced to deal with loss, mortality, skepticism, and fear from humanity who may not trust his powers, and ultimately dangerous forces from his past, that threaten his life on Earth and the entire world itself.

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Man of Steel serves as a reboot of the Superman film franchise, following in the footsteps of the Christopher Reeves led series of films, and another previous reboot starring Brandon Routh. It is also the first film in what DC Comics have built as a new cinematic universe for their characters, akin to what Marvel has created with their numerous films over recent years. Additionally, these films have since seen the inclusion of a new take on Batman, following the Christopher Nolan trilogy, as well as the introduction of Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and the formation of the Justice League, along with several iconic villains and antiheroes in the film Suicide Squad.

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Man of Steel is a 2013 American superhero action film directed by Zack Snyder, that was written and produced in part by Christopher Nolan, both of whom are known for their involvement in modern comic book film adaptations, and DC Comics franchises in particular. Additionally, the film was written by David S. Goyer, and produced by Charles Roven, Emma Thomas, and Deborah Snyder. The movie is based on the DC Comics superhero Superman and other characters from the DC comics universe. It stars Henry Cavill in the lead role, with Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, and Kevin Costner. The musical score was provided by famed composer Hans Zimmer. Production was handled by DC Entertainment and Legendary Pictures, with distribution by Warner Brothers, earning $668 million against a budget of $225 million.